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A number of years ago, I was a runner. From the time I was in my late thirties until my early fifties, I ran competitively. It was a good time and also a stressful time because competing was the thing that drove me and yet it stressed me out too. It was very ironic since the main reason I began running was not for fitnees, but as a stress reliever.
As is the case with many runners, the combination of age and injuries caught up with me and I could not longer run at the level I was accustomed to. Unlike many of my running friends, I did not continue to run for fitness, but simply quit.
For a couple of years, not running or being physically active was not a big deal. I held my weight fairly well and had no real physical problems. Well, age struck again and I gained some weight four years ago so I joined the free website, Spark People. I began a walking program and along with a better diet, I lost sixteen pounds in four months.
I have read where losing weight is the number one New Year's resolution. It is a difficult one to keep. I should know since I had not been doing my regular walking program for a while and not watching my diet either. So I am back. Is this a New Year's resolution? Not technically since I began it in early December.
But what is my New Year's resolution is to be a better person, not just to those around me, but to myself.
So that is what is on my mind this morning. Please feel free to share what is on your mind.